Timothy Palmbach, associate professor and chair of forensic science, comments on how a 300-year-old bone found in a Cape Cod shipwreck could contain enough high-quality DNA for testing. He also notes that this is the first time the University of New Haven has done testing on a pirate bone.
In the Media: February, 2018
Juline Mills, professor of hospitality and tourism management, discusses which hotel credit cards are the best choice for consumers based on their use and reward availability.
Timothy Palmbach, associate professor and chair of forensic science, discusses the process and challenges of DNA testing a 300-year-old bone found in a shipwreck in Cape Cod.
Matthew Schmidt, assistant professor in national security and political science, discusses why Vladimir Putin would have wanted the indictment of 13 Russian nationals for influencing the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, comments on how an FBI corruption probe into college basketball organizations will not affect fan attendance at games.
Students at the University of New Haven have raised more than $135,000 during an overnight charity event for St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Jason Jordon, assistant professor of history, discusses why the recognition and celebration of black history shouldn’t end with Black History Month.
Timothy Palmbach, associate professor and chair of forensic science, and Claire Glynn, assistant professor of forensic science, discuss the excitement and forensic challenges of testing the DNA of 300-year old bones found in a Cape Cod shipwreck that might belong to infamous pirate Samuel "Black Sam" Bellamy.
John DeCarlo, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the public and law enforcement response after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida.
Danielle Cooper, assistant professor of criminal justice and interim director of research at the Tow Youth Justice Institute, discusses the decreasing rate of juvenile offenders and Connecticut’s nationally praised model for overseeing juvenile delinquents.
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, discusses the dangers of fans storming basketball courts after games and how venues can better prepare and educate fans on the associated risks.
Timothy Palmbach, associate professor and chair of forensic science, comments on the challenges of extracting and testing D.N.A. from 300-year old bones found in a shipwreck off of Cape Cod.
In her regular column, Susan Campbell, distinguished lecturer in communications, discusses the increasing rate of sanctuaries for people threatened with deportation and the impact deportations have within communities.
The University of New Haven has seen an increase in international student enrollment despite an overall decrease in the national rate. Walter Caffey, vice president of enrollment management, comments on the concerns international students have on applying to a U.S. college.
Kenneth Gray, lecturer in criminal justice and retired FBI special agent, discusses the indictment of 13 Russian nationals for defrauding the U.S. as part of the Mueller investigation.
John DeCarlo, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses how the marketing and glamorization of the AR-15 semi-automatic rifle is contributing to its increasing use in mass shootings.
Wayne Sandford, professor of fire science and professional studies, comments on the increasing rate of fire alarms in college dorms and how the increasing sensitivity of fire alarm devices is responsible.
Amy Nicole Baker, associate professor of psychology, discusses the benefits, detriments, and concerns of romantic relationships between co-workers.
Amy Baker, associate professor of psychology, discusses romances between coworkers and how they may require more effort from each partner than other types of romances not formed in the workplace.
Forensic scientists at the University of New Haven are working with the Whydah Pirate Museum on Cape Cod to identify skeletal remains found in a sunken ship that are suspected to belong to the infamous pirate Samuel "Black Sam" Bellamy.
James Mohs, associate professor and interim chair of accounting, discusses how there is no single "real" credit score and how individuals should be wary about checking their credit too often.
Lewis Nescott, national security adjunct faculty, discusses the GOP and Steele Dossiers and the media response to their releases.
Michael Clark, senior lecturer in criminal Justice and former FBI agent, discusses the GOP dossier and how the allegations against the FBI can lead to future distrust.
University of New Haven forensic science professors are collaborating with the Whydah Pirate Museum to test if unearthed bones dating back to an 18th century shipwreck are those of the infamous pirate Samuel Black Sam Bellamy.
Dr. Eva Sapi and her team of researchers have discovered that Stevia is more effective in a test tube than antibiotics at killing B. burgdorferi, a bacteria strain that causes Lyme disease.
Claire Glynn, assistant professor of forensic science, comments on plans to analyze the human remains found in a shipwreck in Cape Cod that could belong to infamous pirate Samuel "Black Sam" Bellamy.
Michael Clark, senior lecturer in criminal justice and former FBI agent, discusses the revealed text messages between two FBI agents concerning the Obama Administration and how they may require an outside investigation.
Michael Clark, senior lecturer in criminal Justice and former FBI agent, comments on a former-FBI employee joining CNN soon after resigning.
In her regular column, Susan Campbell, distinguished lecturer in communications, discusses recovery options for victims who have shared their stories during the #MeToo movement.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, discusses the discrepancies between the Russian Foreign Ministry’s annual end-of-the-year report and Russia’s actions.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, discusses the talks between North and South Korea and the Trump administration’s reaction to them.
Frank Breitinger, assistance professor and co-director of the Cyber Forensics Research and Education Group in the Tagliatella College of Engineering, discusses how the risk of widespread hacks increases with the use of smartphones and centralized information databases.
Frank Breitinger, assistance professor and co-director of the Cyber Forensics Research and Education Group in the Tagliatella College of Engineering, discusses the risks present when using modern technology. He says many consumers may not be aware of them.
Researchers at the University of New Haven have discovered that bee venom and bee venom extract are more effective in a test tube than antibiotics at killing Borrelia burgdoferi, a bacteria that causes Lyme disease.
Glenn McGee, professor of management, discusses why there is widespread apprehension towards granting robots citizenship and legal rights.
Brian Marks, practitioner in residence in economics, and student Diane Soto, discuss Connecticut’s slow economic growth, the reasons for the delay, and what needs to be done in order to match the national growth rate.